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MA H213

Relative to thoroughbred breeding


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to thoroughbred breeding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 128 of the General Laws to promote, develop, and encourage the breeding of thoroughbred horses in the Commonwealth through the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeding Program. The bill outlines the process for providing cash prizes and incentives to breeders, owners of stallions, and owners of Massachusetts-bred and accredited horses that finish in the top five positions in pari-mutuel running horse races, both within and outside the Commonwealth. It sets eligibility requirements for Massachusetts-bred and accredited horses, and authorizes the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association to pay foaling bonuses and to use up to 12% of the program's funds for advertising, marketing, promotion, and administration. The bill also requires an annual audit of the association's books by the state auditor.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)

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